Iowa Council for the Social Studies


Mission Statement
ICSS promotes, supports and provides leadership to improve social studies education

Vision Statement
​Our vision is to be the premier organization of Iowa Social Studies professionals, ensuring that all students have a high quality Social Studies education.


November is Native American Heritage Month!

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, C-SPAN classroom has aggregated the following chronological collection of video clips, bell ringers, and lesson plans from our U.S. History Featured Resources site to help you and your students throughout the month.

Why Join ICSS?

  • ICSS Newsletter shared electronically each month during the school year, provides timely information regarding ICSS, lesson ideas, tips and opportunities for Iowa social studies teachers.
  • ICSS Annual Conference provides professional development in Social Studies curriculum and instruction.
  • To represent the social studies profession.  
  • Advocacy tips
  • Questions?? Contact Kelsey Hudson at icssonline@gmail.com 
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The Iowa Council for the Social Studies is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. 

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